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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine
refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for
professionals interested in working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are, then we
would like to hear from you.
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a
population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon,
and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a
decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of
human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle
East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit
their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
Operations Officer
For Internal Staff Only
Location
Type of Appointment
Deadline for Application
Vacancy Announcement Number
Grade
Department/Division
Gaza Field
Fixed Term
20 April 2015
02-04-2015
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Security & Safety Office
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
 Oversees, coordinates and supervises the Operations Room in monitoring, coordinating and controlling
operational and security related movements and information in Gaza Field; and decides on critical actions
to be taken on the spot under emergency situations;
 Collects, collates, screens, reviews and compiles sensitive local information and special sensitive
assignments from the Security Analyst for the GFO daily report and other reports which are
communicated to the Commissioner-General, UNHQ New York and other diplomatic missions and
briefings as required by the Senior Field Security Officer (SFSO) or FSO;
 Plans and coordinates the activities carried out by Operations Room, and other staff under her/his
supervision to ascertain and compile reports to FSO on all security incidents which may affect safety and
security of UN staff and properties;
 Monitors ongoing security, political developments and other situations in order to inform her/his
supervisors on evolving situations for decision making purposes;
 Assists her/his supervisors in maintaining security plans;
 Assists in ensuring that UNRWA installations are not misused and oversees the security arrangements
for all installations to ensure their safe and secure operations;
 Assists in the coordination and escort of VIP visitors, delegations and missions to UNRWA installations in
coordination with Public Information Office;
 Acts as a focal point in maintaining liaison and constructive relations with the local authorities and refugee
community and as a link between the community and SFSO and FSO;
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 Identifies suitable local expertise such as Mukhtars, Notables, Mayors for the purpose of working out and
recommending solutions to problems that may affect Agency’s operation in the Gaza Strip in order to
ensure smooth delivery of services;
 Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
 A university degree preferably in International Development or Relations, Sociology, Political Science,
Business or Public Administration. Formal training in security management.
 A minimum of five years of experience related to operations, security management, emergency
programming, preferably within a UN environment.
 Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team environment and with
people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities;
 Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgment and positive
attitude;
 Ability to work independently or with minimum supervision;
 Very good knowledge and understanding of social, economic and political issues in the Middle East and
especially in the Occupied Palestinian Territories;
 Ability to develop clear goals and identify priority activities and assignments.
 Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications.
 Sound knowledge of the Gaza Strip;
 Willing to work beyond regular working hours;
 Possession of valid driving license.
 Patience, common sense and dedication to the aims and policies of the Agency and the United Nations.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
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Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,338.40; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 4.72%),
plus monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
Leave: 30 days annual leave
Pension: Provident Fund contribution
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and
progressive work experience may also be considered.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more
about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may
review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of
integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent
means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times,
both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider
applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
ٌ‫ ٔيشًم رنك احتشاو يببدئ حقٕق اإلَسب‬.‫ ْٔي يُظًت تفتشض يٍ يٕظفيٓب االنتزاو بأػهٗ يؼبييش االستقبيت ٔانحيبد ٔانُزاْت‬،‫األَٔشٔا ْي يُظًت تببؼت نأليى انًتحذة‬
‫ سٕاء في أيبكٍ انؼًم‬،‫ انًتٕقغ يٍ يٕظفي األَٔشٔا أٌ يقٕيٕا بذػى ْزِ انقيى في كبفت األٔقبث‬.‫ٔاحتشاو انتُٕع ٔتبُي انٕسبئم غيش انؼُيفت في حم كبفت أشكبل انُزاػبث‬
‫ االَٔشٔا ْي بيئت‬.‫ إٌ أٔنئك األشخبص انزيٍ يتًتؼٌٕ ببالنتزاو انكبيم ٔغيش انًششٔط بٓزِ انقيى ْى فقط انزيٍ يُبغي أٌ يتقذيٕا بطهببتٓى نهؼًم نذٖ األَٔشٔا‬.ّ‫أو خبسج‬
ٍ‫ػًم يًُغ فيٓب انتذخي‬
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. It is Agency policy to give full
consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of
the duties of the post. UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from
men and women. Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will
normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented
gender. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the
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selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a
period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency
maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the
vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution
to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal
profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website
will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions.
Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the
post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United
Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern
itself with information on bank accounts.
6 April 2015
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